The Digest:
Former captain John Mikel Obi has declared that the Super Eagles can still secure a spot at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but insists the players must treat the final qualifiers as a non-negotiable mission.
Key Points:
- Nigeria sits third in Group C with 11 points from eight games.
- The team faces Lesotho on Friday and the Benin Republic next Tuesday.
- Mikel stated it would be an "absolute crime" for Nigeria to miss a second consecutive World Cup.
- He emphasized that the players must take full responsibility and deliver results.
- The ex-international said all off-field problems are irrelevant at this critical stage.
- He urged the team to fight hard, stating, "Nigerians are counting on them."
- Qualification is mathematically possible but requires two decisive victories.
Sources: Complete Sports
